Dorothy Lou "Dot"
Crowe

November 8, 1941 - March 26, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Lou Crowe, 77, while surrounded by loved ones, went to be with the Lord and her husband on March 26, 2019.

Dot was born in Pueblo, Colorado to the late Robert and Ruth Martinez. After finishing high school, Dot joined the Navy and served her country proudly for 3 years. It was during her time in the Navy where she met her husband Charles Crowe. She spent another 26 years serving as a Navy wife. Dot served in the medical field for forty years, twenty-four of which as an RN at Virginia Beach General Hospital where she ultimately retired.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Charles Edward Crowe; brothers, Jerry, Roy, Leonard, Fred and Bobby Martinez.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, R. Mark Crowe with wife Beth and Monica Crowe Vollmer with husband Mick; grandchildren, Julie Crowe, Kendall and Morgan Vollmer; sister, Mary Coyne and many more extended family and friends.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (1396 Lynnhaven Pkwy, VA Beach, 23453) at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation in Dot’s name at www.tmcfunding.com to help win the fight against Alzheimer’s.

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John Coyne posted on 4/3/19

Dot was a great sister in law. She introduced me to her sister Mary over 50 years ago. We became family an enjoyed trips n visits with her an Charlie over the years trying to follow in there footsteps An learning so much. Truly a kind giving an loving person who I was so thankful to have in my life as a sister in law

Tom & Cel Barnes posted on 4/2/19

I will always remember having doughnuts and coffee with your Mom and Dad. Our condolences to you and your family for your loss. They will be missed dearly.

AJ posted on 4/1/19

To the Crowe family I send my sympathies on the loss of your beloved Miss Dot. In this tender time, God is ready to comfort you in prayer and through good company sharing their most loving memories of Dorothy. May you have peace. -Philippians 4:6, 7

Andrea Andersen posted on 3/31/19

Dot was so kind and caring with my Mom, Lou Andersen, during their time together at King’s Grant House. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Andrea Andersen

Kenneth Vollmer posted on 3/30/19

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal"

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